The Brass Fiddle

Name: The Brass Fiddle Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Grenadine; 2 oz Peach schnapps; 3/4 oz Tennessee whiskey; 2 oz Pineapple Juice; 1 oz Orange juice; Pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry [Garnish]

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The Brass Fiddle is a fruity whiskey-based cocktail combining Tennessee whiskey, peach schnapps, grenadine, pineapple juice, and orange juice for a smooth, tropical drink. It's garnished with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.

🏷️Equipment: hurricane glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

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Instructions

1
Swirl grenadine inside hurricane glass to coat inside.
2
Do not discard
3
Process remaining ingredients in blender with 1 cup ice until
4
Pour into glass.
5
Garnish with pineapple and cherry.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink; under-shaking results in a too-sweet, warm cocktail.
Use fresh-squeezed orange and pineapple juice if possible; bottled juice will work but fresh juice yields better flavor balance.
Add the grenadine last or drizzle it after pouring to create a layered visual effect and prevent over-sweetening the top.
Chill your glass beforehand by filling it with ice while you prepare the drink, then dump the ice and pour to keep the cocktail cold longer.

Substitutions

Tennessee whiskey → bourbon or rye whiskey (maintains smoothness; slight flavor shift)
Peach schnapps → peach liqueur (richer, less sweet) or 1/2 oz peach nectar + 1/2 oz vodka (approximates flavor)
Fresh pineapple juice → high-quality bottled pineapple juice (no pulp preferred)
Grenadine → pomegranate syrup (deeper flavor; use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best served immediately. Pre-batch the liquid ingredients in a pitcher (without ice) and refrigerate up to 4 hours; shake with ice and serve fresh.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring cup · bar spoon or long spoon · strainer

Common Questions

Can I make The Brass Fiddle without Tennessee whiskey?

Yes. Use bourbon or rye whiskey as a substitute—it will shift the flavor profile slightly but maintain the cocktail's smooth, fruity character.

What's the best way to chill The Brass Fiddle?

Shake all ingredients with ice for 10–15 seconds, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. This chills the drink quickly and properly dilutes it.

Can I batch The Brass Fiddle for a party?

Yes. Multiply the ingredient amounts by the number of servings, mix in a pitcher without ice, and refrigerate. Add ice and garnish just before serving.

Is peach schnapps essential to this recipe?

Peach schnapps defines the cocktail's peachy sweetness. If unavailable, peach liqueur or peach nectar mixed with vodka can approximate the flavor, though the taste will differ.